Hugh Donnelly Hooton

Hugh Donnelly "Don Hoot" Hooton passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at his home in Ione at the

age of 64 years. He was born December 31, 1946 to Edgar and

Imogene (Medeiros) Hooton in Florida. Don married Jeanne on January 18, 1987 in Lake Tahoe. He made Amador County his home for 45 years.

He is survived by his wife, Jeanne M. Hooton of Ione; daughters, Jesse Felts of Colorado, Sarah Liebsch of South San Francisco; step-daughters, Dina Mazick of Fair Oaks, Josette Tanner of Ione; father, Edgar D. Hooton of Sonora; sisters, Terri Hartill of Washington, Lynn Drury of Oregon; 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass Friday, July 1 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ione. Inurnment will be in the Ione Catholic Cemetery in Ione. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.danerimortuary.com and signing the guest book.